First Things Podcast
First Things
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Dec 15, 2021 • 32min
Mark Bauerlein on the Legacy of Lincoln—The Editor’s Desk
Mark Bauerlein joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article “A Less Perfect Union,” from the January print edition. They discuss the mixed legacy of Lincoln’s actions and rhetoric, the heroism of the Southern military, and the necessity for more realistic embodiments of America, like Davy Crockett and Jack Kerouac.
Dec 13, 2021 • 33min
The Art of Gentlemanliness
On this episode, S.K. Baskerville joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, " A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World."
Dec 8, 2021 • 34min
Warfare of Words
On this episode, Michael Knowles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds."
Dec 8, 2021 • 33min
Nathan Pinkoski on Éric Zemmour—The Editor’s Desk
Nathan Pinkoski joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss the recently announced presidential candidacy of French journalist Éric Zemmour, who Pinkoski profiled in the August/September edition.
Dec 6, 2021 • 32min
A Proper Christian Burial
On this episode, Tim Perry joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Funerals: For the Care of Souls."
Dec 2, 2021 • 33min
Protestants Can’t Be Apolitical
On this episode, Ben Dunson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Protestantism in American politics and his website, American Reformer.
Dec 1, 2021 • 41min
Philip Pilkington on Generational Conflict—The Editor’s Desk
Philip Pilkington joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss demographic decline and the looming generational strife that will emerge if politicians fail to advance natalist policies.
Nov 29, 2021 • 32min
Jordan Peterson and God
On this episode, Christopher Kaczor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life."
Nov 26, 2021 • 29min
In Trump Time
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Nov 25, 2021 • 33min
The Decline and Fall of America?
On this episode, Joseph Johnston joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Decline of Nations: Lessons for Strengthening America at Home and in the World."
